How to Escape From a Sinking Car
by Jonas Blake on May.21, 2010, under Life Upgrade
We have all seen it in the movies. The car flies over the cliff and into the water, the hero inside. As water fills the car he struggles with his seat belt, shoots out the window, and swims to safety, probably dragging a pretty girl to the surface with him.
According to some studies, over 10,000 water immersion auto accidents happen each year. While we all feel confident that we’d be able to escape, the reality of being inside a sinking car is far scarier than can be imagined.
Do you know what to do the make it out of a sinking car? Take a look at this great article by jalopnik.com to get some great tips. They could just mean the difference between life and death someday.
May 22nd, 2010 on 10:50 am
I am of the understanding that cars do not normally sink quickly. I would hope to get out before the water pressure became to great to open the door. It would seem like it would be more dangerous to be in a car with electronic windows.